Carrier stencilling

[David Dunlop]

Maybe they took the real PIAT's away from Ford because they found the workers shooting each others thermos flasks all over the plant.

A rubber stamp would certainly work well on reasonably small tasks. The item with the C Broad Arrow mark certainly looks like a rubber stamp that took a bit of a bounce, and the GRENADE marking has a stamped look to it as well.

The C Broad Arrow stamps came in quite a number of sizes, and I think I have only ever seen black or white stamps for it. Often wondered what they used for the marking fluid: an 'ink', regular paint or a special paint. When done on canvas, it does not seem to cake like paint. It soaks into the surface of the fabric and I don't think I have ever seen one of these stamps where too much fluid was applied. It always seems to be exactly the right amount.

Cheers for now,


David

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

The C Broad Arrow stamps came in quite a number of sizes, and I think I have only ever seen black or white stamps for it. Often wondered what they used for the marking fluid: an 'ink', regular paint or a special paint.


David

I'd add yellow as seen on wireless sets. Those appear to be stamped with paint sometimes with surplus paint beyond the edge of the "C".

[Asbjørn]

Here are some original stencils off a Canadian UC No. 2 Mk. II* made in December 1944. All except the "sling here" stencils are original.

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[Michael R.]

Those images recording the stencils for the NO-2 MKII* are excellent. Not much question regarding the stencil method, the over-spray,
and the former original colour of the machine under that less than desirable top coat.

The protective screen over the central radiator opening in the divisional wall is interesting. Nice to see the publications data plate beside the original glove box.

The museum appears in need of a MKII* petrol funnel for the stowage box ...

[Ben]

Perfect. Thanks for taking the time to record what you have.

Ben